Take a deep dive into our ultimate guide to the city.
Your ultimate guide to Chicago
Discover Chicago's best things to do, events, restaurants, theater and nightlife
Take a deep dive into our ultimate guide to the city.
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Things to do in Chicago
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A summery rooftop pop-up opens in the West Loop
Sip agave drinks paired with pan-Latin bites at Tabu’s limited-run rooftop patio.
Here’s what it’s like to attend a concert at the Salt Shed
The first phase of the Morton Salt building redevelopment project has been officially unveiled.
5 things to do between sets at Lollapalooza
We tried (almost) all the pop-ups at Lolla this year.
9 things to eat and drink at Lollapalooza this weekend
Take a trip to Chow Town.
A beloved Ravenswood rooftop patio been revived
LM Restaurant Group debuted its third Land & Lake location in the former Fountainhead space on July 22.
An immersive Harry Potter exhibit will debut in Chicago
Transport yourself to the wizarding world at “Harry Potter: Magic at Play.”
Check out the tantalizing lineup for Chicago Gourmet 2022
Take a bite out of Chicago’s culinary scene during the four-day fest.
How to stream Lollapalooza this weekend
Because a Hulu subscription is way cheaper than a Lolla four-day pass.
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Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Latest restaurant reviews
5 Rabanitos
This no-frills Pilsen restaurant from XOCO vet Alfonso Sotelo provides delicious and beautifully plated Mexican favorites at a great price.
The Listening Room at the Exchange
The menu at this Japanese-inspired listening bar doesn't sing quite as loud as the hi-fi soundtrack.
Elina’s
This tiny Grand Avenue restaurant serves classic Italian dishes that embrace familiarity with delicious results.
Segnatore
Balancing tradition and creativity, Segnatore’s approachable Italian fare make it a worthy successor to Café Marie-Jeanne.
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Latest film reviews
Moja Vesna
Expanding on Sara Kern’s award-winning short Vesna Goodbye, this Melbourne-set melancholia is worth the watch
Petrol
Petrol reminds us that Lodkina is clearly a talented filmmaker to watch, with big ideas and plenty more left in the tank
Sick of Myself
A whip-smart black comedy out of Norway that shines a damning light on society's self-obsession
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The best restaurants in Chicago
Plan your next meal with our guide to the city's best restaurants, updated monthly.
The best things to do in Chicago right now
Fill your day in the city with amazing activities, sights and offbeat destinations.
The best Chicago museums to explore
From acclaimed art museums to collections of artifacts, these local institutions don't disappoint.
The best Chicago music venues
If you're in the mood for a concert, you'll likely find someone great taking the stage at these spots.
Escape the city
Hit the trails and get some fresh air on these scenic hikes.
Amenities include stargazing and endless s'mores.
Easy Metra excursions from Chicago
Easy Metra excursions from Chicago
Hop on a train and explore the suburbs with these easy and fun (we promise!) day trips.
The 8 most unique day trips from Chicago
The 8 most unique day trips from Chicago
Go somewhere off the beaten path with our guide to unique attractions near Chicago.
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
Get outta town—if only for the day.
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
Cruise down LSD and explore Lower Wacker.
Latest from around the world
The 1,300-mile-per-hour Boom Overture plane could be the successor to Concorde
A new study ranks tourist destinations based on certain measures of happiness, like… cheap beer
These stunning pictures show the world’s biggest flower parade
These stunning pictures show the world’s biggest flower parade
Incredible flower sculptures parade the streets every year at the Corso Zundert in the Netherlands
These are all the strikes at European airports you need to watch out for this summer
These are all the strikes at European airports you need to watch out for this summer
Here’s a guide to this summer’s EasyJet and Ryanair strikes – and how they might affect your holiday
Revealed: this is the world’s best city for cyclists
Revealed: this is the world’s best city for cyclists
Factors like bike lanes, rates of theft and days of ‘cycleable’ weather per year reveal the world’s most bike-friendly cities
See the awe-inspiring winners of the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year competition
See the awe-inspiring winners of the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year competition
From a Maldivian stingray to an urban hare, these are some of year’s most mesmerising nature shots
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Everything you need to know about Evan Peters’ new Netflix series about Jeffrey Dahmer
The ‘X-Men’ star is teaming up with the ‘American Horror Story’s Ryan Murphy to play the serial killer
The 23 best films of 2022 (so far)
The essential movies of the year: from ‘RRR’ to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
The 101 best action movies of all time
From ‘Aliens’ to ‘Zatoichi’: the greatest car-racing, punch-throwing, walking-away-from-explosions thrill rides in cinema
The most stunning ghost cinemas in the world
Majestic old picture palaces with major post-apocalyptic vibes